Night Shift Injection Moulding Technician

Morson Edge; Middleton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Middleton is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter for a night shift role. Responsibilities include maintaining and operating moulding machines, leading a small team of operators, and ensuring production targets are met. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, knowledge of injection moulding processes, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £37,500-£39,000 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and setting tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, change, and replace tools inside machinery.
• Supervise small teams of operators on the mould shop floor.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve efficiently.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar role

Knowledge of injection moulding processes

Strong communication skills

Methodical approach and attention to detail

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Job description

Injection Moulding Setter - Night Shift

Location: Middleton (Greater Manchester)

Salary: £37,500-£39,000/annum (depends on experience)

Type of role: Full-time, Permanent

Shift pattern: Monday-Friday, 22:00-06:00

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and hard‑working Tool Setter to join our team! We are an injection‑moulded plastics company operating in a huge array of industries, and as a Tool Setter you will be maintaining, changing and replacing the tools inside our machinery. You will be responsible for the setting and operating of moulding machines within your section and assisting in completing orders on time, as well as supervising small teams of operators on the mould shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate tool changes safely and to the highest standards in line with the Company's schedule
• Utilise the injection mould setting to ensure all processes are optimised to achieve targets on new and existing products
• Ensure injection moulding processes minimise waste and maximise cost‑effectiveness
• Troubleshoot, problem‑solve and use a logical approach that achieves a speedy solution to a problem
• Carry out basic machine maintenance
• Carry out basic tool maintenance and insert changes
• Identify continuous improvements ensuring product quality standards are adhered to
• Ensure good working practices and processes are adhered to at all times
• Lead a small team of operators as required
• Assist with the operating of machinery when necessary to ensure optimum efficiency and output
• Mixing of materials when required in preparation for production runs
• Assist with the cleaning down driers prior to production runs
• Ensure effective data capture, reporting and visibility of data relating to setting performance
• Undertake and deliver training and development as required
• Establish relationships and liaise with all members of the Process team to ensure operational success
• Establish relationships and lead the shift team to ensure production schedules are followed

Knowledge & Skills / Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of injection moulding processes
• Experience maintaining and setting tools in a manufacturing environment
• Curious and able to creatively solve problems
• Strong communication skills
• Methodical approach and attention to detail
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematics and following instructions
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Interested?

If you're an injection moulding setter looking for a new challenge in a dynamic manufacturing environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.